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'I hope there's none of them people does cross me,' accused farmer said while holding gun

Date
2023-02-14

Stage
Trial

Primary locality
Portumna

County
Galway

Summary

Michael Scott, aged 58, denies murdering his aunt Chrissie Treacy. In a Central Criminal Court hearing, he was reported to have held a gun while discussing "troubles with Chrissie" and saying, "I hope there's none of them people does cross me," allegedly referring to Regina Donohue's family. The prosecution alleges that Scott deliberately ran over Treacy after a long‑running land dispute. Scott's relationship with Donohue had been good but deteriorated over land and lease issues. Donohue, who had worked with the Treacy family, testified that Treacy's financial situation was poor and that she had been under stress, including the disappearance of her dog. The trial continues before Ms Justice Caroline Biggs with a jury of fifteen. Michael Scott pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: 'I hope there's none of them people does cross me,' accused farmer said while holding gun. Charges or matters: her murder on April 27, 2018 outside her home in Derryhiney, Portumna. Procedural stage: trial

When:

April 27, 2018 Other
April 2017 Other
February 2018 Other
June 2017 Other
Christmas 2017 Other
2023-02-14 Publication

Why: Ms Treacy's financial situation was "very poor", the witness said, because she was "only getting €2,000 from Mr Scott for the land… Chrissie would have to look for the money when she was running low. CNI source report